Sunstates Security · 1 day ago
Vendor Operations Analyst
Raleigh, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$65K/yr - $70K/yr
2+ years expSunstates Security is one of the largest and fastest-growing privately held security companies in the U.S. They are seeking a Vendor Operations Analyst to ensure the cost-effective purchase of materials and services while maintaining quality control and compliance with company policies. The role involves managing vendor relationships, analyzing operational metrics, and supporting leadership with data-driven recommendations.
ConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologySecurity
Responsibilities
Purchase Vehicle, Golf Carts and related equipment. Source other goods and/or services that meet the quantity and quality expectations of the organization
Review vehicles, cell phone, travel, uniform, and related vendor invoices on a monthly basis to ensure charges align with contractual terms
Communicate validated billing amounts to Accounts Receivable
Partner with Accounts Payable to confirm proper expense coding and resolve discrepancies
Identify and correct billing errors or inefficiencies
Track, analyze, and report key operational metrics including vehicle profitability, uniform spend by region, and Amazon spend by item and category
Develop insights aimed at reducing costs and improving operational efficiency
Support leadership with data-driven recommendations related to vendor spend and performance
Perform quarterly maintenance of vendor portals, including vehicle, telecom, uniform, and Amazon platforms
Organize and clean vendor portals by setting up profiles for approved accounts, removing inactive or unauthorized profiles, and eliminating unused or unapproved items
Maintain accurate vendor data to support financial reporting and compliance
Build and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers, vendors, and internal stakeholders
Research, evaluate, and source vendors to support operational needs
Schedule and participate in periodic vendor review meetings to assess performance, service levels, pricing, and opportunities for improvement
Manage relationships with key vendors including (but not limited to) Amazon, Enterprise, Unipro, Regus, FedEx, travel vendors, and Verizon
Plan and conduct audits of vendors with material or recurring annual spend
Verify contracted pricing and spend accuracy
Improve expense coding accuracy and process efficiency
Identify, document, and support implementation of cost-saving opportunities
Present audit findings and recommendations to leadership as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, logistics or supply management
2 years of relevant experience
Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to effectively negotiate vendor contracts
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong problem-solving, mathematical & analytical skills
Benefits
Annual Performance-based Bonus
Full medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
A 401k plan with company match
Generous PTO
Tuition assistance
Company
Sunstates Security
Sunstates Security is a security and investigations company that offers uniformed security personnel and consulting services.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Glenn Burrell
Founder & President
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